Myth and magic collide as Disney delivers an enchanting mix of Greek mythology and modern pop culture in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” based on the best-selling series of the same name by Rick Riordan.   The series follows the adventures...

U.S. presidents and Taylor Swift: not a comparison you see every day, but surprisingly many presidents do line up with at least one of her many eras. Each era of U.S. presidents can be connected to one of Swift’s 10 eras, some a bit more obvious than...

What do red Solo cup toting country boys jamming out to the Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried,” the rock icon David Bowie and an ancient Greek soldier all have in common?  No, this isn’t the setup to some corny dad joke – though if anyone...

Be swept away by devilish deals, or if you're up to it, listen to others' experiences dealing with anxiety. From fresh new plays to student showcases, the School of Theatre and Dance has something for everyone this upcoming season.  “Anxious People!”  Written...

  There are two weeks until Christmas, and it is officially crunch time to find the perfect holiday gift.  This week, we asked NIU students about three fashion items on their Christmas wish list, and the top answer was surprising.  Socks...

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/783WbiSh7cOnfnVBdT7hIQ?si=4ceed42fa96047f0 The yearly ritual of counting down the hours to Dec. 1 has come to a close: Spotify Wrapped is here. After a year of late night listens, bedtime bops and tear-jerking tunes,...

"Baldur’s Gate 3" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" steamrolled the competition at the 10th annual Game Awards on Thursday. "Baldur’s Gate 3," a game developed by Larian Studios and released on Aug. 3, won awards in five different...

From lessons in stereotypes to experiencing an imaginative prequel to Willy Wonka, next week has a lot to offer.  “Wonka” America’s favorite white boy returns Dec. 15, playing the ambitious and charismatic Willy Wonka. In this film though,...

The holiday season is here, and the daunting task of finding gifts for your significant other has begun.  Each year, couples are left scratching their head for a unique gift idea that is personable and enjoyable. However, it is easy to get lost in...

Studio Ghibli is set to release their newest feature film “The Boy and the Heron” on Dec 8.  Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, returns after a ten-year hiatus and presumed retirement to direct another film for the studio. The movie...

A stunning blend of futuristic aesthetics and nostalgic throwbacks to past Pokémon games, “The Indigo Disk,” is set to wrap up the second half of “The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero,” downloadable content for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The...

DeKALB – A chilly breeze passed, carrying a slight scent of smoke through the night. Despite the biting cold, some passerby stopped to check out the Winter Wonderland event.  The first annual CAB Winter Wonderland was held Monday at the Holmes Student...